The past three decades have witnessed China’s dramatic transformation from a largely agrarian economy to an urban society with a highly skilled labor force in manufacturing, and increasingly in the high-tech industry. Read more »

Explore San Francisco’s Financial District with historian Rick Evans and learn the history and stories behind some of our city’s remarkable structures, streets, and public squares. Hear about the famous architects that influenced the building of San Francisco after the 1906 Earthquake. Discover hard-to-find rooftop gardens, Art Deco lobbies, unique open spaces, and historic landmarks. Read more »

In conversation with Dr. Gloria Duffy, President and CEO, The Commonwealth Club

How should the U.S. confront nuclear terrorism and the currently unstable economic and political dynamics in the Middle East? Osama bin Laden’s death and the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq and Afghanistan indicate that the post-9/11 security era is ending. Read more »

Time for politics: Fox News' Margaret Hoover on how her GOP can capture young voters, Joan Williams on how her Democrats can recapture working class voters, and Reason magazine's editors on how libertarians can capture more voters. Also: Jose Antonio Vargas, Burning Man's Larry Harvey, novelist Cara Black, panel discussions on the Arab Spring and health care costs, & more.

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